Alba Roses

Alba Roses are among the oldest roses known to man.  Their origins are lost in time.  Many of the most outstanding Alba roses have been in cultivation since the 1400's, and probably long before that.

As a group, Alba Roses are noted for their strong upright growth, cold hardiness, and their distinctive blue-green leaves that are relatively disease resistant.   Also, they are relatively thornless.

The blooms are usually relatively large and fully double.  Their fragrance is intense and sweet.  Colors range from white to pink.  They bloom profusely in late spring - early summer.

They make excellent border plants and hedges.  The mature plant size varies from ~3 foot to 5-6 foot specimens.  Plants typically have the vase shaped form - narrow at the base with cascading canes at the top.  It is not uncommon for the canes to bend nearly to the ground under the weight of the blooms.

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